An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To do or say something again.

Etymology (EN): From O.Fr. repeter “say or do again, demand the return of,” from L. repetere “do or say again, attack again,” from → re- “again” + petere “go toward, seek, demand, attack”

Etymology (PE): Bâzgaršidan, infinitive of bâzgarš, → repetition.